Catherine Beaty
Sustainability Professional
Knoxville
Summary
Sustainability professional with proven track record in environmental consulting and sustainable practices. Recognized for delivering impactful solutions and fostering collaboration within teams. Demonstrates adaptability and strong focus on achieving results through effective communication and strategic planning.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Coordinator
Beaty Construction LLC
08.2024 - Current
- Oversaw project pricing, invoicing, and ensured prompt bill payments.
- Facilitated customer meetings to establish alignment on project goals and vision, elevating client satisfaction and project success.
Sustainability Consultant Leadership Program Associate
Schneider Electric
06.2022 - 07.2024
- Nurtured and maintained strong client relationships, ensuring elevated levels of satisfaction and loyalty through proactive communication and tailored service.
- Developed and implemented sustainable business strategies, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
- Optimized operational performance with regular evaluations of energy consumption patterns, recommending cost-effective solutions for improvements.
- Facilitated stakeholder collaboration to develop shared visions for long-term sustainability goals across various industries.
- Managed carbon footprint analysis projects to identify opportunities for emissions reductions, guiding clients towards climate-positive actions.
Research Assistant
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Collected data on electric car charging stations, composting, urban heat islands, and air pollution with the Office of Sustainability.
Grant Writing Intern
East Tennessee Development District
12.2020 - 05.2022
- Drafted, revised, and enhanced grant proposals.
- Conducted research on endangered species to ensure their habitats were not affected by proposed developments.
- Connected local governments and municipalities to resources for infrastructure improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sustainability Studies
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 05.2001 -
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, and ArcGIS software
- Task management and delegation
- Renewable energy systems
- Energy efficiency optimization
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Data collection
- Strategic planning
- Stakeholder engagement
Timeline
Operations Coordinator
Beaty Construction LLC
08.2024 - Current
Sustainability Consultant Leadership Program Associate
Schneider Electric
06.2022 - 07.2024
Research Assistant
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
09.2021 - 05.2022
Grant Writing Intern
East Tennessee Development District
12.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Sustainability Studies
University of Tennessee
05.2001 -